With a million soldiers, the empress begged me not to rebel

The tenth man was Liu Zimo, the nephew of Prime Minister Liu An.

He prides himself on being both charming and knowledgeable.

As soon as he came up, he started talking incessantly about how to govern the country.

He looked as if he was already a veteran who had experienced many battles.

Chen Qingwan sneered in her heart. How could a useless person like him be qualified to talk about governing the country?

Lu Yan's casual words were a hundred times more powerful than his!

The ten people have been introduced.

Chen Qingwan rubbed her eyebrows and felt exhausted both physically and mentally.

This isn't a talent show, it's torture!

"Each of you gentlemen has your own strengths,"

Chen Qingwan's tone was cold.

"However, I am not feeling well today. I will make a decision later."

When Liu An heard this, he immediately became anxious.

"Your Majesty, this matter concerns the country and the people. Please make a decision as soon as possible!"

"Prime Minister Liu, it's not your turn to worry about my health!"

Chen Qingwan glanced at him sharply, and Liu An was so scared that he quickly shut his mouth.

"Go back all!"

Chen Qingwan waved her hand, signaling everyone to leave.

No one dared to say anything more and they all left.

Before leaving, Liu An did not forget to glare at Chen Qingwan fiercely.

That look seemed to say:

"You wait for me!"

Chen Qingwan sneered, "Old thing, do you think you can still control me?"

After everyone left, Chen Qingwan leaned back in her chair tiredly, with Lu Yan's figure all in her mind.

She thought of his deep eyes.

Thinking of the wicked smile on his face, and his words that pierced her heart...

Suddenly, as if she thought of something, she sat up straight with a gleam in her eyes.

"Somebody come!"

"What does Your Majesty want?" A palace maid hurried in.

"Prepare the horses, I am going on a tour incognito!"

"Your Majesty, this... I'm afraid it's inappropriate?"

The maid was a little hesitant.

"What's wrong with that? I'm the emperor, I can go wherever I want!"

Chen Qingwan's tone was firm.

"But……"

"It's nothing! Go!"

Chen Qingwan already had an idea in her mind.

She is going to Shannan Prefecture, she is going to see Lu Yan!

She wanted to see this man who had been haunting her dreams.

What kind of magic could make her so obsessed?

Chen Qingwan changed into plain clothes.

He quietly left the palace with only his personal maid Qiao'er and a few secret guards.

He rode his horse and whipped the horse, galloping towards Shannan Prefecture.

Qiao'er asked in confusion:

"Your Majesty, where are we going?"

Chen Qingwan raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a mysterious smile:

"Going to meet someone very important."

"A very important person?" Qiao'er was even more confused.

"How important is it?"

Chen Qingwan did not answer, but just hummed a little tune softly, in a happy mood.

After several days of travel, the group finally arrived in Shannan Prefecture.

In Shannan Prefecture, in an inn called "Yue Lai".

Chen Qingwan took off her dusty clothes and changed into casual clothes.

Qiao'er was waiting on the side, looking puzzled:

"Your Majesty, we have come all the way to Shannan Prefecture. Why don't we go directly to the government office to look for Lord Lu?"

"You've discussed business with him before. He will definitely remember you."

Chen Qingwan glanced at Qiao'er, with a barely perceptible hint of coquettishness in her tone:

"You're the only one who talks too much! I have my own arrangements, just follow me."

After saying that, she straightened her clothes in front of the bronze mirror and smiled slyly.

"I want to see what kind of ability this Lu Yan has that makes the people of Shannan Prefecture respect him so much."

The two came to the busiest restaurant in the city, "Zuixianlou".

It was dinner time, and the restaurant was bustling with people.

Chen Qingwan and Qiao'er found a seat by the window and ordered a few signature dishes.

Before all the dishes were served, the conversation at the next table reached Chen Qingwan's ears.

"Hey, you guys say, this Lord Lu is really amazing!"

"It's only been a short time since I took office, and Shannan County has already been promoted to a prefecture."

"That's right! In the past, we had bandit troubles here every few days."

"Nowadays, people don't pick up things on the road, and doors are not locked at night. Life is so comfortable!"

"And those barbarians used to come and harass us every year, stealing our food and women."

"Ever since Lord Lu arrived, he has directly wiped them out and established a branch county for us!"

"Lord Lu not only dealt with the bandit problem, but also developed commerce. Look at Shannan Prefecture now."

"Merchants gather here, business is booming, and our pockets are bulging!"

"That's right. Now my wife keeps saying that Lord Lu is a god sent from heaven and our savior!"

"I think that only Lord Lu is worthy of being the current empress!"

A slightly drunken voice suddenly emerged.

"Shh! Don't say that!"

The other person quickly stopped him, but his tone also contained a hint of agreement.

"But honestly, only Lord Lu can change the Datong Dynasty..."

Chen Qingwan felt mixed emotions as she listened to these discussions.

At first, when she heard them praising Lu Yan, she felt a little proud, as if they were praising herself.

But when she heard the last sentence, she couldn't help feeling annoyed.

Humph! That bastard official is not worthy of me!

After dinner, Chen Qingwan and her servant left Zuixianlou.

As night falls and the lights come on, the shops on both sides of the street are brightly lit, and people are coming and going, making it very lively.

Chen Qingwan strolled along the street, feeling the prosperous scene, and she admired Lu Yan's governance ability even more.

Suddenly, a patrol of soldiers turned from the corner.

The leader was wearing official uniform and looked very imposing. It was Lu Yan.

Following behind him was a burly man, who was Li Kui.

"Sir, don't you think this curfew is too early?"

"This street is still so busy now."

Li Kui complained as he walked.

"Early? What the hell! This is called taking precautions! What do you know, kid?"

Lu Yan glared at him unhappily.

"If something really happens, can you afford it?"

"Hehe, that's what the adults taught me."

Li Kui scratched his head and dared not say another word.

Chen Qingwan looked at the scene in front of her with mixed feelings.

This bastard official is different now that he is the prefect. He didn’t even recognize me!

She had previously disguised herself as a businessman to discuss cooperation with Lu Yan.

Although the two were not close friends, they had met several times.

Now he passed by her as if he didn't know her at all.

After returning to the inn, Chen Qingwan tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

Lu Yan's figure and the people's praise for him kept appearing in her mind.

She suddenly realized that her understanding of Lu Yan might still be based on her initial impression.

The next morning, Chen Qingwan got up early and changed into formal attire.

She looked at herself in the mirror with a firm look in her eyes:

"Qiao'er, follow me to the government office!"

Qiao'er quickly responded:

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Inside the government office.

"Sir, do you think His Majesty will choose you when he selects men?"

Li Kui asked curiously while plucking the chicken feathers.

"Choose me? I won't go!"

Lu Yan curled his lips with a look of disdain.